Fox sitcoms just not that funny anymore

In the fall of 2001, these were the comedies that the Fox network was airing: "Futurama," "King of the Hill," "Malcolm in the Middle," "That '70s Show," "Undeclared," "Grounded for Life," "The Bernie Mac Show," "Titus," "Family Guy" and "The Tick." This fall, the comedies are: "Brothers," " 'Til Death," "The Simpsons," "The Cleveland Show," "Family Guy" and "American Dad." If you're keeping track at home, that's two of the same animated series eight seasons later and two additional animated series from Seth MacFarlane, who created "Family Guy." Oh, and two shows that aren't funny: "Brothers" and " 'Til Death." What in the world has happened to Fox? This is a network that has a long history of airing quality sitcoms - though precious few of them have come after that 2001 season. There was "Andy Richter Controls the Universe"... [read full story]                    

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